When did you learn to skate?

-I wasn’t even 2 years old before they strapped those “double blade” ice skates on me.

 

Did you play hockey growing up?

-I played hockey my entire life and through college for Rutgers University D1 club team.  I really miss playing competitively!

 

What other sports did you play growing up?

-Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Surfing, Boxing

 

If you could do anything non-athletic in your spare time, what is it?

-I really enjoy cooking.  I always stay in AirBnBs when I race because it allows me to have a kitchen to cook in.

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Describe going down an IceCross track for the first time:

-I thought it was going to be easier than it was.  When I was staring down that 4 story drop in St. Paul, I was scared.  I couldn't get down the track the first year without falling on my ass!

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What first got you interested in the sport?
-I saw it on TV and immediately said, “I have to do this.”  When I stopped playing competitive hockey, I had to find something to fill my need to compete.  

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If there is one piece of advice that you could offer new riders, what would it be?
-When I was struggling my first couple of seasons, Reed Whiting told me to “go train at the skateparks, everyday, no matter how big or small they are”.  This has been the most valuable tool for my improvement.

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Who is your favorite sports athlete?

-I think fighting is the rawest and ultimate form of sports competition.  I always looked up to UFC fighter, Chuck Liddell, because he never shied away from a fight.  He fought anyone, anywhere, no matter if he was favored or not, or how it would affect his record.  And he always went for the knockout!  I think these are really admirable traits in a competitor.